ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business

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Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) and Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

affordable price point

solid state drive included

decent processor performance

full hd display

average battery life

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

minimal port variety

Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile form factor

high-resolution touchscreen

lightweight design

robust build quality

efficient performance

pricey base model

limited port selection

average battery life

no included accessories

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) and Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - no keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.2 cm x 21.2 cm x 1.99 cm 28.7 cm x 20.9 cm x 0.93 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 879 g
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Transparent silver Platinum
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1920
Pixel Density (ppi) - 267
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 450 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Windows Ink Capability - Yes
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display Corning Gorilla glass 5, PixelSense Flow, Adaptive Colour, Dolby Vision IQ, Auto Color Management
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3200U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core -
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 3 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front)
Resolution - 10 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features - Rear camera auto focus, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 47.7 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A -
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Type Keyboard, touchpad Digitizer
Features Chiclet keyboard Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP)
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription), Xbox app, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, ambient colour sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features ASUS Battery Health charging technology, ErgoLift Volume control, built-in kickstand
Compliant Standards UL, BSMI, CB, CCC, FCC -
SAR Value 0.306 W/kg (body), 0.306 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number EK012T -
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